Industrial Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineer

OnTarget Communications; Toome; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

OnTarget Communications in Northern Ireland is seeking an Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineer to support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial equipment and automated systems. This hands-on role requires fault diagnosis, safe operation, and ensuring complex machinery performs reliably and efficiently with focus on safety and quality standards.

The successful candidate will work across multidisciplinary teams, contributing to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or related field.
• Experience with industrial machinery, automation systems, or electrically controlled equipment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of machine operation, system integration, and industrial networks.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills in multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements in industrial environments.
• Experience in manufacturing or automation environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical testing, commissioning, and validation of equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, automation, and system issues.
• Support machine start-up and performance verification.
• Perform fault-finding on electrical systems, panels, drives, sensors.
• Analyze machine performance and support continuous improvement.
• Interpret electrical schematics and documentation.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service to deliver solutions.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory standards are followed.
• Maintain accurate technical records and test documentation.

Skills

Electrical testing

Commissioning

Fault diagnosis

PLC control

Schematic interpretation

Electrical hardware

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Automation Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Industrial control systems

Drive systems

Sensors & instrumentation

Job description

OnTarget Communications in Northern Ireland is seeking an Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineer to support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial equipment and automated systems. This hands-on role requires fault diagnosis, safe operation, and ensuring complex machinery performs reliably and efficiently with focus on safety and quality standards.

The successful candidate will work across multidisciplinary teams, contributing to continuous improvement